it's to die

1. Also, it is to die for. It's extraordinary; it's deeply appreciated and/or greatly desired. For example, Her performance, it's to die! or That mink coat—it's to die for! This hyperbole is usually put as an exclamation. [Slang; 1970s]

Example Sentences

There’s a new item on the menu at Empanada Loca, and it’s to die for.

From Los Angeles Times

“Isn’t it stunning? It’s to die,” she said, extending her fingers — accented by narrow oval-shaped army green acrylic nails — across the table to show off the magenta-hued stone.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s to die for. I feel like a princess, it’s so good.”

From Literature

"It's to die for — so delish!"

From Los Angeles Times

She writes, "It's to die for — and it's gluten-free. Any chance they might share the recipe? Being a SoCal gal, I don't want to wait for my next trip to the Bay Area to have one!"

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